There are all sorts of cleansers on the market - some for oily skin, sensitive skin, ageing skin, wrinkle free skin, dry skin, acne:

Decleor Cleansing Milk

there is even organic cleansers which are appearing on the shelves. It can be a minefield when choosing the right product for your skin.

Your skin has a barrier covering it which is called the acid mantel. Not a lot of people know about the acid mantel but when you do it's so much easier to understand the nourishment your skin requires.

The acid mantel lubricates the skin and protects it from bacteria which cause infection. You skin has a ph factor of around 5.5.

If you change your skin's ph factor by washing your skin with the wrong product such as harsh soap then you are allowing bacteria the chance to get in and cause problems such as pimples, spots and boils. You will know this has happened as your skin will feel dry and tight after washing and you may also suffer from dry skin as a result.

dermalogica ultracalming cleanser, for face and eyes

The acid mantel will recover after an hour or two, however this is long enough to allow infection to run riot. These are some very good reasons you should choose the best facial cleanser for your skin.

So What Is The Best Facial Cleanser?
One of the very facial cleansers for your skin is right there in your own kitchen. Water.

Water is one of the gentlest cleansers nature can provide and one which won't disturb your acid mantel.

However if your face has been near traffic or you have had make-up on, water is all you need to cleanse.

Olay Foaming Face Wash, Sensitive Skin, 6.78-Ounce Pump (Pack of 4)

Use a cleanser such as our chamomile cleansing milk at night to wash off all the dirt and grim that has collected during the day.

First thing in the morning splash your face with warm water as this is enough to remove excess oil which may be present when wakening.

Sometimes it is worth paying just a little bit extra to get a product with which you can relax in the knowledge that it can be trusted on your skin.

If you haven't got the time to make your own homemade cleansers from one of our recipes or would just prefer to buy a cleanser then the ones found on this page are a few of the best facial cleansers we can recommend.